Basil-Caper Dressing

Directions

1Cook and drain plain and spinach tortellini as directed on packages. Rinse with cold water; drain.

2Shake all Basil-Caper Dressing ingredients in tightly covered container. In large glass or plastic bowl, place tortellini and all remaining Tortellini Salad ingredients. Add dressing; toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors but no longer than 24 hours. Toss before serving.

Tips

Although refrigerated pasta cooks in just minutes, you can also use the dried tortellini. It will take just a bit longer to cook.

We prefer extra-virgin olive oil for the very best flavor. But you can also use regular olive oil or vegetable oil.

Capers are the flower buds of a shrub that grow around the Mediterranean. The buds are dried and then pickled in a vineger brine. You can make the dressing without them; it will just have a different flavor.